The need for qualified heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) technicians is never going away. Collin College can teach you what it takes to work in the residential HVAC industry installing and servicing gas and electric furnaces and heat pump systems.

You will learn how to work safely and responsibly within Environmental Protection Agency guidelines and standards that apply to the HVAC industry, and identify and use HVAC equipment, components and tools, while understanding their functions within the industry. You will also learn common mechanical, electrical and electronic components such as compressors, switches, thermostats, motors and fans. You will even be able to practice all of the techniques you learn with heat pumps, heating units, a/c units, refrigeration units and more with hands-on instruction in Collin College facilities.

If your program requires a criminal background check, your placement in a required clinical site, cooperative, practicum, internship, and/or licensure/certification opportunity may be impacted. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your program director and check with your licensing/certifying entity, if any, to determine your status.

Students planning to transfer to a college or university should check with the Collin College academic advisors. Also check the degree requirement of the intended transfer college prior to beginning this program to verify course degree applicability.

As the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) trade is growing, and College of Western Idaho's (CWI) HVAC Apprenticeship program is your key to starting a rewarding career in a field increasingly in need of trained and licensed technicians, installers, and trouble shooters.

This four-year program will take your skills from the basics to being prepared to take the journeyman test to become a licensed HVAC technician. HVAC Apprenticeship classes are available in a hyflex format offering in-person and virtual class options with 576 hours of classroom training and 8,000 hours of on-the job experience.

Learn from industry experts in the classroom in concert with employment in the HVAC field for on-the-job training while earning a living. Courses will teach refrigeration as applied to air conditioning theory,  electrical theory, motors and basic electrical controls, International Fuel Gas and Mechanical Code, installation methods, and much more.

Prepare yourself to work in the following areas of the HVAC industry:

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

The Certificate Program in HVAC provides a structured approach to learning the in-depth technical principles and applications you need to design new HVAC systems and retrofit existing systems to meet energy-conservation and comfort standards. The curriculum is overseen by an advisory board of industry and education leaders and approved by the University of California, Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, ensuring your education is relevant and up to date. Courses are taught by working professionals with many years of practical experience.

HVACR Technicians maximize the performance of HVACR equipment – heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. As a graduate from our online HVAC School training program, you will know the procedures and techniques for installing, testing, repairing, and maintaining HVACR systems. Whether you live in a big city, small town or rural area, now is the time to train to start making money in one of the largest, oldest and most secure industries in the nation. New construction of commercial and residential buildings, along with the rising number of complex energy efficient, climate-control systems will increase the need for qualified heating, air conditioning and refrigeration installers and mechanics.

Today’s heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry makes possible modern living including medicine, technology, and personal comfort at home and on the job, as well as food preservation. In fact, it supports almost every component of our way of life. The HVACR industry is growing and becoming more technologically complex. As a result, industry leaders have mandated that employees have a variety of skills including technical problem solving, communications, and customer relations. The new HVACR employee must be a professional in every way and has great potential for advancement. Areas of opportunity include factory or distributor technical representative; factory, distributor or dealer sales professional; system design technician; distributor or dealer customer service manager; project estimator; project manager; dealer field service technician and more.

Stark State College offers a commercial/industrial lab as well as a residential lab totaling approximately 4000 square feet. Both labs have a wide variety of modern HVACR and refrigeration equipment due to the many area HVACR and refrigeration businesses that support the program with state-of-the-art equipment. The HVACR program also has a 750-square-foot full sheet metal lab.

The HVAC certification program at Fortis College focuses on providing students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become successful HVAC technicians. The program covers topics such as refrigeration, electrical systems, and heating and cooling principles. Students graduate with the competency to diagnose and repair a variety of HVAC systems, making them competent employees for businesses in the heating and cooling industry.

Clemson University's Center for Corporate Learning is esteemed for its dedicated focus on vocational education, offering a notable HVAC certification program. Known for producing high-quality, industry-ready professionals, the center keenly understands, implements, and emphasizes the nuances and sophistication of healthcare programs. The HVAC certification program, under the healthcare umbrella, is meticulously designed to ensure candidates are equipped with essential skills. Core principles of heating, ventilation, and conditioning are expounded with practical applications. The integral role of HVAC systems in maintaining optimal healthcare environments is an oft-emphasized point, driving home the gravity of the program's training. Instructors are proven industry experts who take pride in cultivating competent, skilled professionals. Trainees benefit from a best-in-class curriculum coupled with hands-on sessions that reinforce learning, ensuring comprehensive exposure and a holistic understanding of the subject. Graduating students receive recognition from both local and national employers—a testament to the program's impeccable reputation. Embracing the complexity and variation found in real-world HVAC healthcare scenarios, the program engages learners with a robust toolset of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. These essential aptitudes, in conjunction with the technical prowess gained in the program, enable graduates to confidently navigate and thrive within the dynamic field of healthcare HVAC.